Traditional university · Western Cape
Stellenbosch University
Bilingual research university with strong engineering, agriculture, health sciences, law and economic sciences faculties.
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How you apply
Direct online application on the SU applicant portal
Closing period
Undergraduate applications generally close at the end of July, health sciences earlier.
Application fee
Check the current application fee (and fee waivers) on the SU apply page
Campus
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Good to know
- Many programmes require the NBTs.
- Language of instruction options should be checked per programme.
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Careers you can study towards here
These are the career fields SU commonly offers. Programme names and entry requirements differ per faculty — confirm in the current prospectus.
Documents to have ready
- Certified copy of your ID — Or your birth certificate plus passport if you do not have an ID yet. Certify at a police station, post office or Home Affairs.
- Your latest school results — Grade 11 final report when you apply, then your Grade 12 statement of results when it is issued.
- Parent or guardian ID — Usually required if you are under 18, and for funding applications.
- Proof of payment of the application fee — Where a fee applies. Keep the reference number — many portals will not submit without it.
- Proof of residence — A municipal bill or a letter from your ward councillor or traditional authority.
Plain English SA Forms is an independent website and is not affiliated with Stellenbosch University. Application dates, fees and programme offerings change every year — the institution's own admissions pages are the only binding source.